(One Piece) Facts About Oguchi No Makami, Yamato’S Zoan Devil Fruit Form
In the manga One Piece 1019 and 1020, Yamato, son of Kaido finally shows his devil fruit powers. Unexpectedly, he has a Mythical Zoan type devil fruit. It is known that this devil fruit is an embodiment of Oguchi no Makami which is a mystical animal originating from Japan.
Oguchi no makami or Makami is a mystical animal in the form of a wolf that is believed by Japanese people and is in Shinto beliefs. Since ancient times there have been some Japanese people who worshiped this creature because it could be said to be a protector from evil forces.
So, what exactly is Makami and its power as one of the legendary creatures in Japan?
These are the Facts of Oguchi no Makami, One Piece Yamato’s Devil Fruit Form
1. The Embodiment of the Extinct Japanese Wolf
Oguchi no makami is described as a mythical creature that exists in Japan and also exists in Shinto beliefs. This creature takes the form of a wolf and has magical powers that ordinary wolves don’t have. Told if Makami inhabit high mountains in Japan.
According to some opinions, Makami is the embodiment of the Japanese wolf that used to spread over most of the island of Honshu. However, due to various causes and human activities, it is destined to become extinct. It is recorded that this native Japanese wolf has been extinct since 1905.
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2. Causes of the Makami Wolf Extinction
As mentioned in the first point, the Honshu wolf is the embodiment of Makami. In ancient times, the Honshu wolf was common on most of the island of Honshu. But entering the 19th century, there was a drastic decline of the Honshu wolf.
One of the reasons for the drastic decline in the Honshu wolf population was an outbreak of rabies which attacked local dogs in Japan in the 18th century. It is believed that this rabies outbreak came from China or Korea which in turn also infected the Honshu wolf.
As a result of this, the Honshu wolf became more ferocious and sometimes attacks humans as well. Conflicts between Honshu wolves and humans continued to occur until finally making these animals meet with extinction in 1905.
3. Have a Role in Protecting Humans
Oguchi no makami is a sacred creature for Japanese society and Shinto beliefs because it has an important role in human life in ancient times. It is believed that Makami has a role in protecting the people’s agriculture from attacks by wild animals such as wild boar and deer.
Apart from that role, Makami is also believed to be able to understand words and the nature of a person. This creature is also believed to protect the good and punish the evil.
Makami is also believed to protect humans from trouble caused by fire and robbery. Basically this god has a good character even though there is a belief that this creature has eaten a lot of humans so that it gains strength.
4. Entity Protector of the Mountains in Japan
Japanese people and adherents of Shinto teachings believe that Makami is a sacred being or god who inhabits the mountains. It is believed to honor Makami, that ancient people in Japan did not dare venture too far into the mountains. This is also done because the mountainous area is considered dangerous because it used to be inhabited by wolves.
Even so, in the end humans expand their movement towards the mountains which are believed to make Makami’s sanctity fade away. This was also accompanied by a drastic decline in the population of Honshu wolves due to frequent clashes with humans. This is because, although considered sacred, the Honshu wolf is considered a pest because it often attacks livestock owned by residents.
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5. Oguchi no Makami’s relationship with Yamato
Oguchi no makami has been described as a devil fruit from Yamato. However, the origin of the name Yamato itself actually has something to do with this sacred animal. Some sources say that Oguchi no Makami inhabits an area located in Yamato Province (or present-day Nara Prefecture).
Apart from coming from the region, it is possible that the name Yamato also has something to do with a prince from the Empire of Japan during the Yamato Dynasty, namely Yamato Takeru. There is a folklore that tells that Prince Yamato Takeru once got lost in a forest.
Next, he gets help from a god disguised as a white wolf who helps him get out of the forest trapped by the devil. Here we can draw a conclusion that the name Yamato in One Piece has something to do with Makami.
Those are some facts about Makami who is the embodiment of One Piece’s Yamato Zoan devil fruit. Have you guessed it? Or do you think he is the embodiment of a white tiger?
